OBITUARY

Gene E. McCaffrey

November 6, 1933 – February 16, 2014

Gene E. McCaffrey, of Homosassa was born November 6, 1933 and died February 16, 2014. Originally from New York, she was a longtime resident of Riverhaven Village in Homosassa. Gene was a devoted parishioner of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and a longtime volunteer with Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Gene is survived by her daughter Christina Cammarata, son Thomas Graves (Terrence McGivney), daughter in law Louise Graves, stepson Richard McCaffrey (Rose), brother Leonard Peluso (Thelma), grandchildren Stacey Cammarata, Shannon Massengale, Kenneth Graves and Steven, Douglas, Richard Jr. and Michelle McCaffrey and great grandchildren Brian Cammarata, Christopher Torres, Gregory and Eriq Peete and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. McCaffrey was predeceased by her husband Edwin McCaffrey and her son Michael Graves. Friends will be received on Wed., Feb. 19, 2014 at Wilder Funeral Home from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. where a prayer service will take place at 7:00 P.M. with Fr. Ryszard Stradomski officiating. Interment will take place Thursday, Feb. 20th at 11:30 A.M. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, Gene’s family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464. She was a very special person and will be greatly missed. “Thank You Virginia” www.wilderfuneral.com

REMEMBERING

Gene E. McCaffrey

Laurie DeSantis

February 21, 2014

To My Beautiful Aunt Gene. You are at peace now with your loving husband, your son, Mammy, and your sister (my mother). I will miss our long phone conversations and the way you made me laugh all the time - especially with your jokes for Richie. You were the God mother that was there for me to fill a sad void when I lost my mother. May you rest in peace. I know this is a very difficult time for you, Tom and Chris - but know I will be here for you always. Our hearts are aching alongside you. Our prayers are with you all. Love Laurie and Richie too.

Gina Manolis

February 21, 2014

Sending our love and deepest sympathies to you Chris and Tom. I have WONDERFUL memories of your mom, my Great Aunt Gene. She brought light and laughter to all of us who knew her. May you find peace in knowing she is soaring high with the one's we lost and watching over us all. Keep her loving smile close to you and remember that a mom's hug lasts long after she lets go. We are here for you whenever you need us cousins. Love Gina, Lee, Melina and Natalia Manolis

thomas mayotte

February 21, 2014

may you rest at peace now and forever you will be greatly missed and lovedi will always see and remember that smile love always tommy

thomas mayotte

February 21, 2014

to a wonderful woman and aunt you will be loved and missed dearly rest in peace till we meet again tommy

Meghan Single

February 21, 2014

Although Aunt Gene is no longer in our physical presence, her memory will live forever. She was such a soft spoken, sweet woman, always with a smile on her face, with her dark hair and light lipstick and the one who introduced me to ABC Pizza...for BREAKFAST! :) I will always cherish my childhood memories of fishing off the dock in the canal right in her back yard. I will hold dear the homemade wedding gift that is on my wall that she hand stitched, "And they lived happily ever after." Rest in peace and know we'll never forget the wonderful woman she was and the amazing friend she was to my mom. My thoughts and prayers to Tom and Chris and all our family.

sandy mayotte

February 21, 2014

R.I.P Aunt Gene...heaven recieved another angel, give all our lived ones big kisses and hugs. You will be dearly missed by all love always and always in our heaets. Sandy

February 21, 2014

Beautiful Aunt Gene, you now have your wings, may you forever rest in peace. You will be missed. Love, Laura, Larry, Matthew, Ella and Joseph

Edward Gubelman Jr.

February 21, 2014

My heart goes out to you both.As you feel sorrow and pain, feel at ease that she is happy and free from it. She now is amongst her parents and brother and sister catching up on all the great memories they had together. It's not a forever good bye, it's only a see you later when we all will be together. Stay strong, lean on one another and remember how strong and great she was. Rest in piece "GREAT" Aunt Gene, please give a big hug and kiss to your sister (my grandma). Love Cousin Edward

Lynda Warsaw-Mayotte

February 21, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. She was such a wonderful, carefree and happy person. Heaven has another angel in their midst. Sending my sympathy to Chris and Tom and all of the family.

Linda Calabro

February 19, 2014

Tom and Chris, My heart goes out to you with my deepest sympathy,She was a great lady. RIP Aunt Gene.. Linda Mayotte -Calabro

Ronnie and Alicia (Adams) Climer

February 19, 2014

Chris and Thomas-This is a sad day. I was fortunate to live next to your family in Levittown. I have many wonderful childhood memories that include your mother. Our mothers were best friendsI am sure our mothers are now playing cards and having a beerMrs mccaffrey made "vacuum lines" famous.May you find comfort that your mother touched many lives

With sympathy and love

Virginia Rinaldi

February 19, 2014

My heart just aches, I lost my friend, my Aunt but more like a sister to me. You will be miss so much. My deepest condolences to Chris and Tom.

Staff of Wilder Funeral Home

February 19, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Barb (Ryan) Dequaine

February 19, 2014

I will always remember her warmth and charm. She was an amazing woman with an infectious smile and generous spirit. I remember such fun times we always had when we visited as kids. Chris and Tom, please know that you are in my thoughts at this saddened time. May the memory of her loveliness help to comfort you.

February 19, 2014

Aunt Gene-- You were a wonderful person who will always be in my heart. With fondest memories and love--Lillian

Patti Peluso-Gilbert

February 18, 2014

What do I remember? A beautiful woman with an infectious smile, pink lipstick, black and white checkered floors, a pet white duck and a pet skunk!!! Always excited as a kid to go to your house on the Island!! Your soft voice, kind heart and love for your brothers and sisters always shined on your face, Will hold on to my childhood memories forever. God Bless you always and rest in peace pretty woman! Love forever. XO

Alicia and Michelle woodard-girard

February 18, 2014

Gene we will miss you so much it was great to have you in our lives for these past months you have your wings now we love you ..

Allison Gubelman

February 18, 2014

Aunt Gene.You now have your wings....We will Cherish your laughter, love and life through the memories in our hearts forever.. Chris & Tom..You have a special guardian angel looking over you to help you cope and get through this trying time. With our deepest sympathy and love.........Love Sunny, Eddie and family

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